does it useful to monitor cell phone radiation levels?
32513
I have only used the instrument a couple of time -- months ago. I do remember checking my cell phone and got a low reading. Don't know how accurate, or what reading would be normal.
32514
Have no idea. All we know, it wasn't accurate for the micro-wave oven. We returned it
32515
Try the Acoustimeter or the Acousticom 2 which measure microwave frequencies in the 200MHz to 8 GHz range. It tells you the amount of radiation from cell phones, iPads, wifi, bluetooth, game consoles as well as Smart Meters.
32516
No. The meter is set for microwave-oven frequency over a certain range. I think it is too microwave oven-specific for accurate cell phone radiation readings.
1471269
I don't think the fields will measure differently and yet...I'm much less sensitive to EMFs in general and cell phone radiation too. I've been using this device for 3 or 4 years and I'm very happy with it.
1025545
per instruction manual, this is not to be used for continuous monitoring. Would work for short while as it registers as long is on finger but not sure how long that would be; several minutes or until battery is depleted but definitely not for a long period of time.
1520765
That would depend upon which type of radiation you are referring to. This does measure electrical radiation, such as power lines and so forth. As to nuclear radiation, I don't know. If you have it near a power station it starts to go crazy. If I walk down the street where I live I get a few readings, then when I turn a corner where there are a lot of electrical power lines, TV antennas it goes nuts.
352335
It should be good for both power lines & cell towers. I don't know anything about the Trifield 100. If you are ignorant of all this, best to find someone on the internet who can help you learn how to read this meter, which can be tricky, as there are several scales of measurement and you need to know what is too much radiation on each of these scales.
861947
The Trifield does a great job at measure magnetic and electric fields from wired devices. However, it has a lousy RF (wireless microwave) measurement. Try the Acoustimeter or the Acousticom 2 which measure microwave frequencies in the 200MHz to 8 GHz range. It tells you the amount of radiation from cell phones, iPads, wifi, bluetooth, game consoles as well as Smart Meters.
240686
This is a quick way to measure the release of radio waves. I put it by my phone and was amazed how much was being released when my phone was syncing. Now I use a speaker and keep my phone away from me. It is a great investment. If they claim to block the frequency this will tell you how much by testing before and after. I tested lights, digital clocks, my phone, and the meter outside. Now I try and reduce my exposure by staying away from these items or not having anything close to my body. Worth the price.
84863
You are looking at a low-frequency EMF meter. It measures EMF from mains electrical devices and other (very low frequency) EMF sources. You can use this type of meter to check EMFs from mains electricity, power lines, high voltage lines, electrical installations, sub-stations and transformers, house wiring, domestic electrical appliances TVs, computers, office equipment, factory machinery, vehicles (cars, trains etc). This meter is not designed to measure ionizing radiation (x-rays and gamma rays), or radio-frequency / microwave radiation, unless specifically stated.
1819587
Yes, the device has Japanese, Russian and English displays. The device measures background radiation, i'm not sure of its effectiveness in liquids, but if it is significant it should detect.
33157
Only it you try to answer the phone while it's still in the case. ;-)But seriously, I don't seem to miss any calls (not that would be so bad), but it rings every time. I guess the real question is whether or not the shielding is really protecting me from the radiation. That I don't know, but I hope that every bit helps.Daniel
889885
Yes, these devices measure the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones, cell towers, and depending on the range of the device, power line radiation. However, the inexpensive models are not very accurate. If you are experiencing EMF sensitivities, then you should search for a more professional meter.
728108
With all devices you get what you pay for.. This one is pretty cheap and there are a lot variables that come into play. I would not buy the same one knowing what I know now. You will need to do more research on what type of radiation you are looking for. For instance do you want to detect or determine a dose absorbed?
1583892
Here is a Youtube video of some tests done in 2013. This is not an area where I really have much knowledge. I think the biggest question is what is causing the radiation detecting device to signal. The biggest threat seems to be with the possibility of cesium 137. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WbX9ubE_hI
1211959
I doubt this would be sensitive enough to detect that low of a level radiation present in food. I use mine primerily for finding radioactivy in man made objects. http://youtu.be/uEJir3G1v0U
2271743
Jeremy, tens of thousands of these units were sold in Japan and are continued to be sold today. So, yes, it can be used to detect radiation in Japan.
1518572
No, because it is only for low-frequency radiation. A cellphone emits radio-frequency signals. To clarify, the instrument can measure the strength of 60 cycles per second fields that house current might cause, but cellphones transmit frequencies that are 100,000,000 times that. You would need a totally different device for cellphones.
1433898
This device is primarily designed to measure EMF, electrical magnetic field. It can also be used to test microwave emission levels. So I doesn't sound like it would be useful for what you might be looking for. However, you could always ask the manufacturer (Trifield) if it can be used this way or if they have some other device for your application.